Kamal Pur & Uttor Khalijuri Development Fund AGM and Reunion 2025

Published: 21 August 2025

On Tuesday 19th August 2025, members of the Kamal Pur & Uttor Khalijuri Development Fund (KPUK) gathered at the Desi Lounge, Bethnal Green, London for their Annual General Meeting and Reunion.

Alhamdulillah, the event was a truly special occasion, bringing together almost 40 members from across the UK, with attendees travelling from Manchester, Oldham, Birmingham, and beyond.

The evening opened with a beautiful recitation of the Qur’an by Md Tarek Uddin, followed by proceedings under the guidance of respected elder Md Abdul Noor. A warm welcome was given by Saad Uddin, with important project updates shared by Jamal Uddin, Nazir Ali, Shebul Miah, and Abdus Shohid.

One Village, One Community

Guided by the motto “One Village, One Community”, attendees heard reports on the wide range of initiatives delivered by KPUK over the past 12 months.

Projects Delivered in 2024–2025

KPUK have carried out several needs-based projects, including:

Elders’ pension scheme – monthly financial support for selected beneficiaries
Funeral assistance
Wedding support
Medical assistance
Home renovation projects
Youth sports activities
Winter blanket distribution
Free eye clinic
Village lighting & electricity bill support
Streetlight repairs and maintenance
Ramadan food packs
Eid-ul-Adha gift packs
Education costs and scholarships

In total, almost 14 lakh taka was distributed in 2024–2025, directly benefiting families and communities in Kamal Pur and Uttor Khalijuri.

Reflections from Elders

Several respected elders attended the AGM, including Mamun Rashid, Talib Uddin, Mozomil Ali, Muktar Ali, Dobir Miah, and Somsul Islam.

“Once again, the UK Working Committee have exceeded our expectations and delivered this beautiful project for the 6th year running. There’s not more we can ask of them.” – Mamun Rashid

“We have to praise Allah for giving us the opportunity to come together and work in unity and with sincerity.” – Talib Uddin

“Going forward we should look to develop the village infrastructure, especially roads and footpaths, which become very dangerous during the rainy seasons.” – Dobir Miah

“We must look at income-generating initiatives to make the organisation self-sufficient and enable us to do even more.” – Md Abdul Noor

Closing & Future Vision

The event concluded with a heartfelt dua led by Abdus Shohid, followed by a delicious meal and desserts generously served by Desi Lounge.

KPUK is unique in its approach. The organisation is run by a Working Committee in the UK and a Working Committee in Bangladesh, chosen directly by the elders. There are no political roles such as chair or secretary, instead, every member has equal rights and responsibilities. Funds are raised through small monthly contributions from members as well as community fundraising efforts.

The 2025 UK Working Committee Members are:

Saad Uddin

Jamal Uddin

Nazir Ali

Jahangir Ali (Shujon)

Shebul Miah

Faruk Miah

Mohib Uddin

Nizam Uddin

Sufi Uddin

Abdus Shohid

Nazmul Islam